A woman who's getting her health back after nearly dying of West Nile virus. A woman who cherishes phone calls from her grandchildren. A man who had a broken leg, but is regaining strength to return to the dance floor. These three Southwest Floridians, ordinary citizens, are giving big thanks this year as the holiday approaches.
A volunteer group is committing another seven months to rebuilding homes in the Harlem Heights community, which was badly damaged by Hurricane Ian. Adventures in Missions, a Christian-based group in Georgia, helps the needy all over the world. It's sending more volunteers to the lower-income neighborhood in Lee County.
Many people on Pine Island still are re-building from the damage of Hurricane Ian. And they're also dealing with concerns that the island could lose its natural beauty and small community charm.
A months-long survey finds that most respondents want an amphitheater on the site of the Lee Civic Center. Lee County officials revealed survey results at a meeting Thursday night.
WMTH-FM, the student operated radio station with studios at the three Maine Township High Schools (Park Ridge and Des Plaines Illinois) is celebrating 60+.